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Vera Glaser papers, 1945-1995

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Glaser, Vera
Title
Vera Glaser papers
Dates
1945-1995 (inclusive)
Quantity
21 cubic ft. (21 boxes)
Collection Number
09826
Summary
The collection contains research files, published articles and columns, and other professional files relating to the journalistic career of Vera Glaser.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Vera Glaser was born in St. Louis in 1916. Glaser moved to Washington D.C. where she worked as a free lance journalist before joining the Washington Times Herald in 1944. Glaser continued to work as a Washington based reporter through the 1990s for a number of different news agencies, including the North America Newspaper Alliance, Knight-Ridder, Washingtonian Magazine, Scripts – WTOP News, and the Maturity News Service. In addition to her reporting, Glaser was active in the Republican Party during the 1950s and 1960s, including serving on the senate staffs of Sen. Charles Potter and Sen. Kenneth Keating. She also served on the President's Task Force on Women's Rights and Responsibilities and as president of the Washington Press Club.

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Content Description

The bulk of the Vera Glaser papers consist of research files and published articles and columns on American politics and women’s issues from the 1940s through the 1990s. In addition there are a number of professional files, including files related to her work for Sen. Charles Potter and Sen. Kenneth Keating, the Republican National Committee, presidential committees, and various women’s and journalistic organizations. Other items of note include an oral history, photographs, speeches, press credentials, publicity files, and invitations to political events.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Vera Glaser papers, Collection 9826, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Alternative Forms Available

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu:8180/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~59~59.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Vera Glaser at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Vera Glaser from 1982-1996, and Jackie Esposito in 2010.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in January 2011.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Feminism--United States.
  • Journalism--United States.

Corporate Names

  • National Press Club--United States.
  • President's Task Force on Women's Rights and Responsibilities.
  • Republican National Committee (U.S.)
  • Washington Press Club.
  • Whitehouse Fellows--United States.

Geographical Names

  • Washington Metropolitan Area.

Occupations

  • Women journalists.

Processed by Matthew Francis
2011

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